Walter Sánchez Silva
Walter Sánchez Silva is a senior writer for ACI Prensa (https://www.aciprensa.com). With more than 15 years of experience, he has reported from important ecclesial events in Europe, Asia and Latin America during the pontificates of Benedict XVI and Pope Francis. E-mail: walter@aciprensa.com
Articles by Walter Sánchez Silva
Former gay activist: Fiducia Supplicans hurts those ‘struggling for chastity’
Jan 19, 2024 / 09:00 amLuca Di Tolve, Mister Gay Italy 1990 and a former homosexual activist, posted a reflection on his website regarding the declaration Fiducia Supplicans.
Cardinal Fernández says Pope Francis knew about his book ‘Mystical Passion’
Jan 17, 2024 / 18:35 pmThe prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith said in a recent interview that Pope Francis previously knew of his Spanish-language book.
Ecuador: Gang violence will not prevail, bishops say
Jan 10, 2024 / 18:00 pmIn a Jan. 9 message, the bishops of Ecuador said that “organized crime is sowing, in the day to day of our lives, chaos and despair.”
Priests, prelate respond to ‘visionary’ who encouraged using Eucharist in rituals
Jan 9, 2024 / 09:00 am“This is a grave mortal sin: using holy Communion to use it in witchcraft is a sacrilege,” one priest said.
Fiducia Supplicans ‘not a topic’ for Christmas season, Uruguayan cardinal says
Dec 27, 2023 / 16:00 pm“I don’t think it was a topic to be brought out now at Christmas. ... it’s creating divisions within the Church,” Cardinal Daniel Sturla said.
Hugely successful reggaeton singer Daddy Yankee quits career to ‘live for Christ’
Dec 14, 2023 / 18:00 pmDaddy Yankee announced Dec. 4 on Instagram that he was ending his 30-year career because he had found a deeper purpose in life.
Cardinal Burke offers extensive reflection on state of world, Church
Dec 14, 2023 / 14:50 pmThe veteran cardinal emphasized “the way of the Church in today’s crisis is the same as it has always been: The teaching of the deposit of faith.”
Mexican exorcist warns against ‘vampires’ that can draw you away from God during Advent
Dec 5, 2023 / 18:00 pm“In the spiritual life our vampires are our bad habits, especially vices,” the exorcist said. “They enter our lives slowly, like a narcotic.”
Mexican presidential hopeful Verástegui pledges to eliminate gender ideology from schools
Dec 4, 2023 / 18:20 pmEduardo Verástegui, producer of the box office hit “Sound of Freedom,” must gather almost 1 million signatures by early January to get on the 2024 ballot.
Denver archbishop: Why I wrote a pastoral letter on marijuana
Dec 1, 2023 / 18:00 pmIn a Nov. 28 interview, Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver explained what motivated him to write a pastoral letter on the dangers of recreational marijuana use.
NET Ministries launches outreach to U.S. Hispanic youth
Nov 30, 2023 / 18:00 pmAccording to a Pew Research study, 60% of Catholics under the age of 18 in the United States are Hispanic.
Nicaraguan dictatorship releases new photos, video of imprisoned Bishop Álvarez
Nov 30, 2023 / 09:30 amIn response to demands for proof that Bishop Rolando Álvarez is still alive, Nicaraguan officials released new images of the prelate.
Head of Argentine Bishops’ Conference prays for new officials following election of Milei
Nov 21, 2023 / 18:40 pmBishop Oscar Ojea lifted up in prayer the new governing authorities following the victory of Javier Milei in Argentina’s presidential runoff election.
Pope Francis calls for applause for 20 martyrs of Spanish Civil War beatified in Seville
Nov 20, 2023 / 18:30 pmAt Sunday’s Angelus, Pope Francis called for applause for the 20 martyrs beatified in the Seville cathedral on Nov. 18.
World leaders seek to restore original meaning of Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Nov 20, 2023 / 18:00 pmThe fifth Transatlantic Summit organized by The Political Network for Values (PNfV) last week brought together more than 200 leaders from 40 countries.
Pro-life expectations high following election of Javier Milei as president of Argentina
Nov 20, 2023 / 15:55 pmVarious pro-life and pro-family leaders hailed the election of the next president of Argentina, Javier Milei, who defeated Sergio Massa in Sunday’s runoff election.
Altar vandalized, sacred vessels stolen from Sacred Heart Basilica in France
Nov 17, 2023 / 18:40 pmDuring the night of Nov. 14–15, unidentified persons destroyed the altar and stole sacred vessels from the Sacred Heart Basilica in the Archdiocese of Rouen.
Nicaraguan human rights advocate asks British Parliament to help release Bishop Álvarez
Nov 17, 2023 / 18:00 pmFormer Nicaraguan presidential candidate Félix Maradiaga recently visited the British Parliament and asked for support in freeing Nicaragua’s political prisoners.
Pope Francis reportedly denies his trip to Argentina would depend on election results
Nov 17, 2023 / 10:30 amA story published Nov. 14 by Infobae states that the Holy Father supposedly said: “My visit to Argentina does not depend on the victory or defeat of any party.”
Nicaraguan bishop: Dictators say they love God while they believe they are gods
Nov 1, 2023 / 18:30 pmExiled auxiliary bishop Silvio Báez said that “the dictators say they love God, while they themselves take his place believing themselves to be gods.”